Embedded C Developer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position : Linux BSP developer

Location : Bangalore 

Experience : 3 to 10 Years 

Requirements :

1. 3 to 10 Years of proficiency working on C and Embedded Linux BSP (Board Support Package).
2. Highly proficient and possess working in Linux kernel and Linux device drivers.
3. Hands on experience on working on platform of MIPS, ARM etc.
4. Working knowledge and strong understanding of Device Tree.
5. Understanding of Make files, their customization and Cross Compilation and Shell scripting.
6. Experience in working on U-boot.
7. Video and Camera domain knowledge will be a BIG advantage.
8. Knowledge of secure boot would be an added advantage.

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through groundbreaking products and services ? Look no further! Protectol Health is a pioneering pharma-tech company with a holistic approach that spans conventional pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, nutrients, and business safety. Our dedication to the value of "Life matters" is not just a slogan – it's ingrained in every facet of our work culture and offerings.

With dedicated divisions in Pharma, Technology, Nutraceuticals, Nutriments, and Business Safety, we drive impactful research and development activities that redefine industries and touch lives. Our operational footprint extends across the GCC countries and India, allowing us to reach and transform communities on a grand scale.

If you're enthusiastic about creating a positive impact and wish to be a part of an organization that values and prioritizes lives, Protectol Health welcomes you. Join us in our mission to shape a healthier present and future. Your expertise and passion will find a meaningful home here.

Roles and Responsibilities

As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for:

● Leading the firmware development for our product line of safety and medical devices.

● Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware.

● Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, specifications, and architectures based on product requirements and industry standards.

● Implementing firmware solutions that comply with ATEX certification, IEC 61508, and Functional Safety (SIL standards) for devices used in hazardous locations.

● Conducting thorough testing and validation of firmware to ensure reliability, accuracy, and compliance with safety standards.

● Optimizing firmware for power efficiency and performance to meet the life of portable and battery-powered devices.

● Implement firmware algorithms for sensor calibration, data processing, and user interface interactions.

● Assisting in hardware-software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless functionality of the devices.

● Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Product Validation teams to ensure the highest quality of firmware deliverables.

● Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.

● Keeping abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in embedded systems for continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills and Qualifications:

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

● 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for portable and wireless gas detectors and docking stations.

● Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages for embedded systems.

● Hands-on experience with a complete product development cycle is an add-on.

● Experience with STM32/STM8/ MSP430 or any other low-power microcontrollers for the development of low-powered devices.

● Experience in reading and optimizing analog data in various types of ADCs.

● Understanding of ATEX certification requirements and compliance.

● Understanding and practical experience with Functional Safety standards (SIL2/3 standards) in the development of safety-critical systems is an add-on.

● Experience with coding standards. (eg: Misra-C) Familiarity with System architectures and communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, etc. Knowledge of sleep modes and low-power optimization techniques for battery-operated devices.

● Experience in developing and using custom segment LCDs (TN, STN, etc.) used in battery-powered ultra-low power devices.

● Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and bug-tracking systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

● Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

● Advantages for individuals who thrive in a startup setting.

Work Culture

At Protectol Health, we prioritize our diverse and talented team. We offer flexible work arrangements and resources for well-being to support our employees' personal and professional growth. By putting people first, we attract and retain top talent and drive innovation toward our mission of improving health and well-being

Responsibilities:

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and product managers, to define software requirements and specifications for embedded systems.

·        Design and develop efficient, reliable, and scalable embedded software solutions that meet the defined requirements.

·        Write, test, and debug code in programming languages commonly used for embedded systems, such as C, C++, and assembly language.

·        Interface with hardware components, such as sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C,CAN etc.).

·        Develop and implement device drivers, firmware, and low-level software to control hardware peripherals.

·        Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.

·        Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system testing of the embedded software.

·        Analyse and optimize system performance, memory usage, and power consumption.

·        Collaborate with the quality assurance team to identify and resolve software defects.

·        Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies related to embedded systems and software development.

·        Document software design, code, and test procedures for internal and external use.

·        Provide technical support to other teams during product integration, testing, and deployment.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

·        Proven experience in embedded software development, including designing, coding, testing, and debugging.

·        Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++.

·        Familiarity with Embedded C, 32-bit microcontroller,16-bit microcontroller hardware interfaces.

·        Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multi-threaded programming.

·        Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions.

·        Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

·        Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet) is desirable.

·        Knowledge of security considerations in embedded systems is an advantage.

Location: Chennai

FURIOUS FOX is looking for Embedded Developers with strong coding skills in C & C++ as well as experience with Embedded Linux.

Experience : (Minimum 7-10 yrs)

• Experienced in edge processing for connected building / industrial / consumer

appliances / automotive ECU

• Have a good understanding of IoT platforms and architecture

• Deep experience in operating systems eg: Linux, freeRTOS / kernel development/device drivers.

/ sensor drivers

• Have experience with various low-level communication protocols, memory devices, messaging

framework etc.

• Have a deep understanding of design principles, design patterns, container preparations

• Have developed hardware, OS abstraction layers, and sensor handlers services to manage various BSP, os standards

• Have experience with Python edge packages.

• Have a good understanding about IoT databases for edge computing

• Good understanding of connectivity application protocols and connectivity SDK for Wi-Fi and BT / BLE

• Experienced in arm architecture, peripheral devices and hardware board configurations

• Able to set up debuggers, configure build environments, and compilers and optimize code and performance.

Skills / Tools:

• Expert at object-oriented programming

• Modular programming

• C / C++ / JavaScript / Python

• Eclipse framework

• Target deployment techniques

• IoT framework

• Test framework

Highlights :

• Having AI / ML knowledge in applications

• Have worked on wireless protocols

• Ethernet / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / BLE

• Highly exploratory attitude

• willing to venture in and learn new

technologies.

• Have done passionate projects based on self-interest.

Skill Required

          Technical

• ●  The suitable candidate shall have most of the following knowledge /skills/experience:

• ●  Clear fundamentals of Analog and Digital Electronics. Knowledge of Full Hardware

• Design Life Cycle.

• ●  Knowledge of Circuit Simulation (PSPICE, NI Multisim, etc).

• ●  Hand- On experience with HW designing rules, PCB Layout in Cadsoft Eagle/Altium Designer etc.

• ●  Should have knowledge & experience with designing & developing 8/16 bit Microcontroller based close loop control systems and Arduino Platform.

• ●  Circuit building and Circuit Analysis Skills.

• ●  Component Data Sheet analysis skills.

• ●  Project Requirement Analysis Protocols/Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, Serial interfaces(SPI, I2C, RS485, RS422, RS232).

• ●  Hands-on experience in utilizing test equipment like DMM, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Function/Signal generator/Solder Station (SMD/DIP).

• ●  Knowledge about Board Bring Up process.

• ●  Testing (Integration testing, protocol/Driver testing, etc.).

• ●  Experience in Embedded C programming and embedded system integration and can develop test cases for the same.

• ●  Knowledge of IoT Open Source Programming / Development.

• ●  Candidate will be responsible for research & development of M2M/IoT products.

• ●  Candidate will be responsible for end-to-end embedded system integration.

   

• Others

  Abilities on the following shall be of added advantage:

• ●  Component Procurement

• ●  Vendor Interaction

• ●  Tools Management

• ●  Costing and resource estimation

• ●  Team management, Good Communication Skills, Pleasant Personality, Positive Attitude & Highly Creative

•  

• Decision level
  Contributory: Makes major contribution to decision or policy judgment on Technical matters of IoT/ M2M Projects, Vending Machines

  Demonstrate (Key competencies)

  Healthy knowledge of most of the following:

• ●  Embedded C

• ●  8/16 bit Microcontrollers

• ●  Atmel Studio/ Arduino IDE

• ●  Schematic / PCB layout design in Cadsoft Eagle / Altium Designer (SMD/DIP)

• ●  Hands-on experience on Test equipment and solder stations (SMD/DIP)

• ●  M2M / IoT based development

QUALIFICATIONS: B.E./ B.Tech. (Electronics/ Electrical/ Mechatronics/ Mechanical)

EMPLOYMENT: Permanent / Full Time

LOCATION: Ahmedabad

EXPERIENCE: 1 to 3 years within automotive industry / software development.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, Debug simulink/stateflow models according to functional, technical requirements, MAAB guidelines.
• Derive software requirements from system level requirements and establish bi-directional traceability within the models and generated code.
• Generate Code from developed models, generate test vectors, automate tests and document code reviews, test results.
• Automate the data exchange flow between MATLAB models, excel sheets, code testing using m-scripts.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in model based development and testing using Mathwork Tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, autocode generation tools Embedded coder or TargetLink.
• Good understanding of the Automotive software development cycle and tool chains
• Should possess a good understanding of C coding, m-scripting, with good debugging and software testing skills.
• Experience in developing MATLAB/ Simulink models from scratch for automotive applications.
• Should have experience in requirements management, and be able to write test cases from them.
• Experience in MBD testing such as MIL/ SIL/PIL.
• Good communication skills in English and Hindi Language.
• Experience in MATLAB verification and validation toolbox like Simulink Design Verifier, Simulink Test, Simulink Coverage is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of Control System Design and Electric Vehicles is a plus.

You’ll be our: Firmware Engineer

You’ll be based at: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

You’ll be Aligned with: Embedded Manager

You’ll be a member of: Vehicle Software

What you’ll do at Ather:

A successful candidate is expected to lead the Firmware development and integration effort for various Ather products and be responsible for qualifying and integrating FW at various stages with HW. Responsibilities include:

• Understanding requirements from different stakeholders and translating these to application features

• Writing high quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines

• Unit-testing code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability

• Performing functional and non-functional testing

• Troubleshooting and debugging applications

• Designing creative prototypes according to specifications

• Evaluating existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features

• Developing technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code

• Identifying and communicating possible risks along with preventive and corrective measures

• Designing HW/SW integration while working with HW/Algorithms/Cloud teams to deliver an integrated solution. 

Here’s what we are looking for: 

Must have: 

• ECU Software development experience (any of the ARM based Auto ECUs Body Electronics/Infotainment/ Powertrain/Cluster) 

• Previous experience with Low level firmware, Boot loaders, Device Drivers development 

• Hands on Experience Communication Protocols CAN, I2C, SPI, RS232

• Experience with static analyser, JTAG tools etc…

• Knowledge in Assembly and compilers

• Strong testing & debugging skills, experience with logic analysers

• Language: C, C++

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of HW design for ECUs

• Experience with UDS, AutoSAR, ISO26262, MISRA Guidelines 

• Previous experience with SIL and HIL Testing as well as Test case generation for the same.

• Hand on experience in using CAN tools & CAPL Scripts, Bus Master

• Real Time operating Systems, Python, Matlab/Simulink

You bring to Ather:

• BE/B.tech/B.Sc is minimum req with minimum 2-6 years of prior industry experience.